This comprehensive, hands-on guide to Visual Basic 5 teachesVisual Basic by showing you how to develop large, real-world applications, not just little practice exercises. Users will learn the environment, functions and controls, the latest Internet "hooks," and strategies for RAD (Rapid Application Development) and prototyping. The book covers VB from beginning to advanced concepts, and is perfect for all levels of readers. The CD includes source code, executables, pre-built Active X controls, bitmaps for new icons and forms, plus valuable utilities and commercial controls.